Think power-hitting? If you’re talking explosive batting, look no further than MI New York vs. Washington Freedom in 2025. Having three outstanding hitters of the game, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, and Steven Smith, you’re guaranteed not only a match but a batting masterclass. Each batter is different in many ways: one is a brute hard hitter, another is unorthodox, and the third is a classic. So, whether you are taking notes on stats, looking for some fireworks, or want some non-stop cricket debacle, this trio alone is a reason to circle your calendar.
1. Nicholas Pooran – MI NY

Enter Nicholas Pooran, MI New York’s explosive wildcard, who can flip games in a flash. Pooran’s figures this season (198 runs in 10 matches at an average of 22 and a strike rate of 121.47) don’t exactly scream dominance, but don’t let that fool you, he is one of those players who could fail for nine attempts, and destroy your bowling attack on the tenth. Pooran has this unique talent to change a game in the matter of a few overs, which makes him a high-risk, high-reward player, like a game of T20 roulette. If MI NY is chasing and Pooran gets going, the only place the ball will stay is out of the ground!
2. Glenn Maxwell – WSF

Let’s now discuss a man who is white-hot right now—Glenn Maxwell. Glenn Maxwell’s numbers—302 runs at 60.4 with a strike rate of 181.92—make a compelling case for the MVP crown at Washington Freedom. His shot selection is so peculiar that it is almost cheeky, and it works. Reverse sweeps, switch hits, ramps, there is nothing he doesn’t have in his arsenal. Now, what differentiates Maxwell this season is his maturity: he knows when to de-accelerate and when to anchor. I expect he will attack the spinners early against MI NY and take advantage of the short boundaries. If he gets going, WSF will be operating on its terms.
3. Steven Smith – WSF

While Pooran is the wild card and Maxwell is the chaos supervisor, Steven Smith is the architect. His 264 runs in 7 matches at 44 average and a strike rate of 142.7 highlight how comfortably he’s adapted to MLC’s pace. Sure, Smith isn’t going to clear the man on the moon every ball, but he’ll disassemble a field like a surgeon, placing, rotating, and then striking when he sees fit. In a lineup full of firepower, Smith offers balance—anchoring the innings so the big guns can blaze away. Expect him to counter MI NY’s speed with well-placed placement and pressure-building.
Three batters. Three very different methods. One unavoidable collision. Whether it is Pooran’s unpredictable power, Maxwell’s controlled chaos, or Smith’s surgical precision, MI NY vs WSF will be an entertaining affair. Who will own the night when bat meets ball? Chaos, class, or carnage? With everything in place, which star will shine the brightest tonight? Share your call!
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